DEAR DR. ROACH: My daughter has been dating a man who is diabetic but is not diligent about his diet. He is outwardly in good health, in that he runs competitively and bicycles in races, but sometimes he has blood sugar readings of 300 plus. He loves a diet of meat, sauces, and rich and […]
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N. Carolina case proves voter fraud is real
Maybe ballot security isn’t such a bad thing after all. Democrats, who the day before yesterday were insisting that voter fraud didn’t exist, now believe that it was used to steal a North Carolina congressional seat from them — and they may well be right. Republican Mark Harris has a 905-vote lead over Democrat Dan […]
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Students need help with missing jacket, Maine report
DEAR SUN SPOTS: My granddaughter just got a new 3-in-1 black and pink winter jacket which she wore to Elm Street School on Friday, Nov. 30. This jacket has gone missing so I’m wondering if perhaps another child went home with it by mistake. If so, please return it to the school. It would be […]
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CLT announces cast for production of the comedy, 'Lend Me a Tenor'
AUBURN — Director Mitch Thomas has announced the cast for the upcoming Community Little Theatre production of the Ken Ludwig comedy, “Lend Me A Tenor.” This door-slamming farce, which was nominated for nine Tony Awards, is set in a Cleveland hotel suite in 1934, as Tito Merelli, the greatest tenor of his time, is scheduled to […]
Posted inAdvertiser Democrat, Encore, sj-web
Art Moves Dance Ensemble to perform in three shows
The Art Moves Dance Ensemble will perform during the Art of Gold show at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14, at Oxford Hills Comprehensive High School in South Paris; at Casco Bay Movers at 8 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 22, in Portland; and at Globalocal at OHCHS on Jan. 18, 2019. Pictured is the ensemble performing at Perham […]
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Kids are never out of mom's sight with their grandparents
DEAR ABBY: My husband and I have three wonderful grandchildren who live with our daughter and son-in-law in another state. Our daughter will not allow us to take the children out to lunch, shopping, for ice cream or anywhere without the parents coming with us. The kids are 7 and 3-year-old twins. When we are […]
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Taurus: Refuse to let emotions take over
CELEBRITIES BORN ON THIS DAY: Mo’Nique, 51; Gary Dourdin, 52; Jermaine Jackson, 64; Bess Armstrong, 65. Happy Birthday: The past will help you figure out how best to move forward this year. Rely on your ability to see the big picture, but don’t let that lead to extravagance when moderation is required. Pick and choose […]
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Local roundup: Keegan Davis' 24 points lead Mountain Valley over Richmond
RUMFORD — Keegan Davis poured in 20 points as Mountain Valley routed Richmond 87-50 in MVC boys’ basketball Monday. Will Bean added 15 and Taylor Pelletier scored 12 points for the Falcons (2-0). Caleb Densmore led the Bobcats (0-2) with 16 points. Boothbay 80, Lisbon 52 BOOTHBAY HARBOR — Steve Reny had 15 of his […]
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UMaine football facing another high-powered offense in FCS semifinals
Eastern Washington running back Sam McPherson, center, runs with the ball against Washington State in Pullman, Wash., in September. (AP file Photo/Young Kwak) For the second time in three weeks in the NCAA Football Championship Subdivision playoffs, the University of Maine is going to face one of the nation’s top offensive teams. The Black Bears […]
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Alpine skiing preview: Gray-NG growing, improving under Mancini
Gray-New Gloucester High School alpine ski team. (Daryn Slover/Sun Journal) GRAY — The focus for Gray-New Gloucester head coach Evan Mancini is building an alpine ski program that will be strong for years to come. The boys’ team has grown to 14 athletes this season as the Patriots added a half-dozen skiers to a team […]